We're going to add wonderful photos and other fantastic stuff to this page, but meanwhile here are some links to things you might want to think about as you're planning your trip:
Arts, culture, tradition and history:
Kenya has a rich and ancient history, and a vibrant modern culture. The Kwani Trust networks the literary scene.
Music, film and arts. Kenya has a virbrant artistic scene to delight the senses.
Marathon, running and sports. Kenya is famous for its long-distance runners.
Obama village and traditions of different peoples and regions
Muslim and Swahlii towns along the Kenyan coast provide a unique sunwashed coastal charm. Lamu town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, other interesting towns include Mombasa and Kilifi.
Ancient history, paleontology and rock art. Kenya is the home of some of the most ancient fossil and artistic records of human life. The National Museums of Kenya provides more information, also the Trust for African Rock Art. The Abasuba Community Peace Museum conducts visits to ancient rock paintings on the beautiful Lake Victoria island of Mfangano.
Kenya's amazing natural heritage:
Kenya boasts fantastic national parks with a rich variety of wildlife from the northern desert to the tropical rain forests to the open savannah. The Kenya Wildlife Service website describes the main parks.
Kenya is famous for its incredible richness of birds and other natural life. Find out more at Nature Kenya.
General information about Kenya:
US State Department - includes llinks to the US Embassy in Nairobi and any recent travel advisory for Kenya
Kenya Embassy in the US (US citizens are able to get visas on arrival at the airport in Nairobi)
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